Sixteen local young adults receive Congressional Awards
Congressional award winners pose with Reps. Jeff Fortenberry and Lee Terry, Nebraska congressmen, Col. Gregory Guillot, 55th Wing commander and Jeff Rippe, Bellevue Public Schools assistant superintendent, following an awards program May 16 at the Bellevue Public Schools Welcome Center. Sixteen young adults were presented with medals and certificates as part of the Congressional Awards Program, which encourages young people to set and achieve goals in four areas: volunteer public service, personal development, physical fitness and expedition/exploration activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles Haymond/Released)